Millions of Americans enjoy feeding and watching backyard birds. Many people make a point of putting food out in winter, when birds needs extra energy, and spring, when many species build nests and ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures requires care, ...

Feeding our wild birds is a pleasurable pursuit during long winter months, but before either purchasing a bird feeder or seed, you should know the species of birds you want to attract, the type of ...

Attracting birds is fun and educational. There’s no easier way to become more aware of the diversity of birds that surrounds us than to put out a backyard feeder and simply glance at it from time to ...

You may have heard that feeding birds rice is bad for them and should be avoided. Learn if this is true or just an old wives' tale.

If you want to attract more flying friends into your garden, you need to know what not to feed wild birds. It's a common misconception that you can give them food like bread or chips, but it turns out ...

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

DEAR JOAN: Many of our friends and neighbors have bird feeders or scatter seeds for them. My question is why is it considered a good thing to feed the wild birds, put up birdhouses and owl boxes when ...

Experts explain how it can do more harm than good. Feeding birds—whether at the park, by a pond, or in your own backyard—is a popular way to connect with these beautiful creatures. Hand-feeding wild ...